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Promising Exploration for Canadian Diamonds Adapted from Information by RJK Explorations, Ltd. RJK Explorations Ltd. announced the discovery of at least 18 natural diamonds, varying in color, in a 50-pound drill core sample. The company is exploring targets in Ontario, Canada, focussing mainly on diamonds, gold, silver, and base metals. The Kon Kimberlite Dike, and Kon 1 kimberlite locations in the Cobalt area have been very promising. The Kon Kimberlite Dike was discov- ered by Al Kon in 2013. It had an area of about ten-feet wide exposed on surface, but it had never been drilled. Although a government pro- gram sent a sample for analysis and it didn’t contain diamonds, it did contain indicator minerals. The Kon Kimberlite Dike and Kon 1 kim- berlite were the first two drill targets in the company’s 2020 winter drilling campaign. Diamonds are often found amongst kimberlite indicator minerals (KIMs) including chrome pyrope garnets, eclogitic garnets, chromites, mg-ilmenite, chrome diopsides, and olivine (forsterite). KIMs can be very useful when searching for diamonds. When the KIMs in the drill sample were separated and tested by CF Mineral Research Ltd. (CFM), a total of 28 KIM grain determina- tions were identified, originating in the “diamond stability field.” This field is located roughly 125 miles in the earth. From the heavy mineral concentrates, 164 grains were probed and classified into six diamond indicator minerals: chromite, high manganese ilmenite, peridotitic pyroxene, clinopyroxene, eclogitic garnet, and peridotitic garnet - all of which formed in the diamond stability field, along with the 18 natural diamonds. Glenn Kasner, RJK’s CEO stated, “Discovering diamonds has been our primary goal for 13 months, since RJK began working in the Cobalt region on the Bishop and Kon claims. Drilling the Kon 1 kimberlite in late January/early February gave our consultants a valuable visual comparison, which led to the recommendation that we retest the Paradis Pond core for dia- monds. At least 18 diamonds thought to be natural by CFM, is well beyond our expectations.” Peter Hubacheck, RJK’s project manager elaborated, “Although [50-pounds] is a relatively small sample, the results are quite impressive. To find this unique chemistry including 28 diamond inclusion indicator minerals, is encouraging. In addition, the picroilmenites show little resorption conducive for the preservation of higher quality diamonds surviving their transport from the mantle to surface of the earth’s crust.” EXB More Precious than Jewelry Adapted from Information from Minerals Make Life When we think of precious metals, most envision jewelry. These decorative pieces, such as a gold wedding band, represent the most precious moments of our lives. It’s true a substantial portion of gold is used for jewelry, but according to a report from the U.S. Geological Survey, more than half of gold consumed in the U.S. is used for purposes other than jewelry. In fact, a considerable 40% of gold used in the U.S. is dedicated toward electronic purposes. Inside a computer, gold is laced through the circuit board, computer chips, and various connectors that keep the processors running. Gold is a highly efficient conductor and is therefore able to reliably carry the tiny currents within a computer. Recently, to analyze its contents, scientists put a smartphone in a blender and found 36 mg (milligrams) of gold inside. Silver is another prime example of a precious metal with practical applications. The report noted 74% of silver is used for purposes other than making jewelry, and an equal amount of silver is used for electronics as is for jewelry and silverware com- bined. Like gold, silver is found in circuit boards and computer chips (and 90 mg of silver were found in the blended smart- phone). Silver can also be found in photovoltaic cells - a thin silver paste over the solar panels forms the electric current that becomes the electricity we use. Platinum is also found in computer hard drives and circuits, and platinum and silver share another practical application - both can be used for medical purposes. Platinum, due to its biocompatibility, is ideal for temporary and per- manent implantation in the body, and thus can be found in pacemakers and catheters. Silver has antimicrobial properties and can be infused into bandages to fight off infection. These precious minerals are ones we simply cannot do without. Mining brings to the surface all the minerals that go into our computers, phones, industrial equipment, roads, bridges, and medical equipment. Even when we can’t see these metals at work, they are providing a vital service. It’s all these practical uses that truly make these metals precious. MIN WWDR photo of the Newmont Goldcorp Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine in Colorado. 38 AUGUST 2020 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®